Neighbor
- September 29, 2018
- OTUSUN LAND
Get on SteamTake the role of protagonist Yuuki Kae as she investigates the mysterious and terrifying events happening in her new apartment building.
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Reviews
- The game features a well-paced atmosphere that builds tension effectively, providing a spooky and immersive experience.
- Excellent voice acting and sound design enhance the storytelling, making it a compelling read despite its passive nature.
- The minimalist art style and engaging characters contribute to a captivating mystery that keeps players interested throughout the short playtime.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are no choices or alternative endings, making the experience feel linear and limiting replayability.
- Some players may find the initial cultural references and the lack of interaction off-putting, as the story unfolds without significant player agency.
- story36 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story is a well-crafted, kinetic horror narrative that unfolds like a mystery, focusing on a tragic murder and its impact on tenants in a haunted apartment building. While it lacks player choices, the engaging writing, strong voice acting, and atmospheric audio design enhance the chilling experience. Despite some predictability and minor issues with character portrayals, it is highly recommended for fans of ghost stories.
“It's well written, good audio design, a well-told story, and some chilling scenes.”
“A great intriguing ghost and mystery story about a tragic murder and its consequences for some of the tenants in a haunted apartment building.”
“The voice acting is superb, and the illustrations and soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
“The story is purely kinetic, with no choices, but there are occasional extra newspaper clippings and things you can read by clicking on highlighted words.”
“Main game does not include any choices or interaction, you just click through the story.”
“My only gripe about the experience is that the story features very stereotypical characters getting handsy with a character that is clearly uncomfortable with the situation.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is effectively crafted, balancing pacing and tension to create an eerie experience that enhances the storytelling. While the Japanese voice acting may initially be distracting, it ultimately contributes to the overall sense of terror. The minimalist illustrations and sound design, despite some room for improvement, successfully immerse players in a creepy and engaging narrative environment.
“The voice acting is superb, and the illustrations and soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
“The presentation follows the purest tradition of sound novels: emphasis on the text by having it occupy the entire screen (nvl style), emphasis on the sound atmosphere and sound effects, and minimalist illustrations with occasional beautiful black and white CG.”
“The presentation follows the purest tradition of sound novels: emphasis on the text by having it occupy the entire screen (nvl style), emphasis on the sound atmosphere and sound effects, minimalist illustrations (with occasional beautiful b/w CG).”
“It could have been done better in the sound effects department, but all in all, the presentation serves its goal right: carrying its story by accompanying it with an eerie atmosphere.”
“I enjoyed it, and while I found the Japanese voices a bit distracting to begin with, they certainly add to the atmosphere of terror that surrounds the protagonist.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a minimalistic art style characterized by a limited color palette and simple lines, effectively complementing the narrative. While primarily text-based, the game includes a few monochrome backgrounds and occasional artwork that users find appealing. Overall, the visuals are appreciated for their aesthetic simplicity.
“The art style is minimalistic and limited to just a few colors and lines, and suits the story as it is told.”
“The artwork is very nice; I enjoyed it.”
“The art style is minimalistic and limited to just a few colors and lines, which may suit the story, but feels lacking overall.”
“Primarily text-based, with a limited number of backgrounds and occasional artwork, presented in monochrome, making it visually unappealing.”
“The art style is minimalistic and limited to just a few colors and lines, which may suit the story, but ultimately detracts from the overall experience.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the visual novel is highly praised for its fitting soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and storytelling experience. Additionally, the superb voice acting complements the music, contributing to a pleasant and immersive experience for players.
“This, combined with the fitting soundtrack, made the visual novel a pleasant experience.”
“The voice acting is superb and the illustrations & soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
“The voice acting is superb and the illustrations & soundtrack bring an excellent atmosphere to the storytelling.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that the game features commendable character development, providing opportunities for growth and depth in the characters.
“But it does allow for some nice character development.”
